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Dorothy Schroeder Obituary

Dorothy L. Schroeder nee Prokopec, 82, of Elmhurst, formerly of Downers Grove. Beloved Wife of John T. Schroeder. Devoted Mother of Cathy (Robert) Carr of Glen Ellyn, Susan (Reynolds) Cahoon of Maryland, Peggy (James) Linkman of Elmhurst and John (Lin) Schroeder of Wisconsin. Loving Grandmother of 15. Great-grandmother of 7. Fond sister of Delores (Arthur) Hrabec, Veronica (Richard) Kasper and sister-in-law Eileen (the late Jerome) Bryg. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Employee of Montini Catholic High School for 17 years. A memorial gathering will be held on Thursday, from 4-8 p.m at Knollcrest Funeral Home (3 blks S. of Roosevelt on Meyers Rd.) Lombard. Memorial mass Friday 9:30 a.m at Visitation Catholic Church (779 S. York Rd.) Elmhurst. Interment Private. Memorials to Juvenile Diabetes Association. Info: (630) 932-1500.

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Published by South DuPage Reporter/Progress on Apr. 13, 2009.

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Joe Kmoch

April 16, 2009

Dear Cathy,
I offer my sincere condolences on the passing of your mom. I'm sure she's in a better place and not suffering anymore.

It was wonderful seeing you and Bob again, and also meeting your two children.

Peace

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